Saturday, 26 December 2009

Just got hold of this amazing mix by Mr. Four Tet himself - Kieran Hebden, and felt it was far too good to keep it kooped up on my hardrive, so i've posted a link care of a third party website....'Prettymuchamazing.com'. This one is a real killer and I thoroughly recommend you get on the download - that means you Gaz man....

Although Four Tet (aka Kieran Hebden)’s new album in 5 years (!!) isn’t due until January 26th, Four Tet is assembling the masses and preparing them for his return in a big way. First, he released the new single, “Love Cry“, which was later remixed by fellow-Londonite Joy Orbison. Now, Four Tet is giving away this incredible DJ mix. This mix, “Much Love tot he Plastic People” was passed out exclusively to the folks at the Plastic People, a club he’s held residency at in London. And during his last show on Dec. 11, he gave away an exclusive mixCD as a sort of “thank you” to the club. Nice, you can always count on Kieran Hebden to come thru with great mixes. And naturally, you can find it now on the net.

"The final edition of Four Tet's Plastic People residency takes place this Friday night.

Over the last couple of years, Kieran Hebden has seen his sound become more and more influenced by house, techno and minimal, echoing his move to become a more active DJ on the scene. He's certainly been no stranger to London's dance floors over that time, holding down residencies at James Holden's Border Community parties and now Plastic People, but that era is now set to come to a close.

As if catching Hebden play his final show at Plastic People wasn't enough to encourage fans to brave the cold winter weather, though, he'll be giving out a limited edition CD-R mix at the door to everyone who attends. Hebden has also confirmed that the CD will not be sold through any other channels, and will be exclusive to the party. "A lot of the music on the new Four Tet album was tested out at these Plastic People nights, and this club is a big inspiration to me," Hebden explains in a post on his website. His There Is Love in You LP will see a release next month on Domino Records." (RA News)

Sunday, 20 December 2009

"Gilles P returns with quite possibly the best line-up yet for another triumphant Worldwide Awards session – this time taking over the newly refurbished Garage in Islington. With no less than 14 awesome live acts and DJs gracing the stage, plus the usual array of special guests, cameos and general tomfoolery, it’s looking like a night to remember. You can bag your tickets HERE.

Seriously considering a return to next years Big Chill Festival for my sons introduction to UK Festivals. He will be 3 years old by August 2010, and the Big Chill looks like a serious contender for his "Baptism of Fire...."

"Early bird tickets for The Big Chill 2010 are available at 2009 prices from 9am, Wednesday 28th October, until December 31st 2009, from Ticketline (0844 888 4411).

Deposit Scheme/Payment PlanTo help you spread the cost of your Big Chill 2010 tickets, we are pleased to announce that the Deposit Scheme returns this year and we have also introduced a Payment Plan, allowing you to pay for your tickets in 4 convenient installments.

Please note that all ticket types are subject to a maximum booking fee of up to £7 (depending on ticket type) and a per-order postage and packaging cost for secure delivery of your tickets.

Early bird adult: £145Student: £110

For full-time students only. Valid NUS or ISIC ID required at the wristband exchange - no other student ID accepted.

Teen* (13 to 17 years old): £60Kid* (12 and under - this includes babies and toddlers): £4

* Please note that all under 18 year olds must be accompanied to the festival by an adult. An adult cannot be responsible for more than 4 under 18 year olds each.

Sunday: £70

Car Park/Live-in Vehicle tickets: Available in the New Year.

In response to your feedback (specifically the location of the Family Camping area) we are changing the layout of the car parks and campsites. Once we've finished making our plans, Car Park tickets will be put on sale. If you've already ordered your tickets by this time, you will be emailed to ask whether you would like to add a Car Park ticket to your order (paying only for the Car Park ticket - you will not be charged an additional admin/handling fee).

Deposit SchemePay an initial deposit of £50 for your ticket and pay the balance by 31/05/10. This offer is only available for Adult and Student tickets only, until 31/12/09.

Payment PlanSpread the cost of your Big Chill tickets across four monthly payments. Make an initial payment of 25% of the face value of your tickets, then pay the outstanding balance over the consecutive three months. This offer is available for all ticket kinds, until 31/12/09.

Information about our Easy Camping options will available in the New Year....."

"All you beat heads will enjoy this one.. Presenting Moonstarr "Beats from the Vault Vol 1" the mixtape you have to have for the holidays.. Get your toes tapping, heads nodding while you are doing your holiday shopping, or wearing the lamp shade at your next holiday party.. Featuring a mashup of Moonstarr's beats from the past, present and a sneak peak into the future. Including beats from Instrumentals Forever, Mathology, Montreal ILL Harmonics, guests, unreleased remixes and works in progress. Spread the word!!"

"This Friday's FACT mix is by Hyetal, the Bristol based producer responsible for one of the year's best dancefloor jams, 'Pixel Rainbow Sequence'.

Counting Starkey and more amongst his fans, Hyetal's productions drip with colour, and his collaborations with Shortstuff have proved some of the year's most intense club tracks. His FACT mix features new Hyetal and Shortstuff material, plus new dubs from Brackles, Julio Bashmore, NB Funky, Gemmy and more. It's really, really good, and you should obviously download it. It's even got Prince." (FACT Magazine)

Looking at both Gilles Peterson's and Benji B's 'Best Of 2009' shows, it really has been an amazing year for music.....check the 'BEATS GENERATION' and 'FORWARD MOTION' sections below.....its is killer....

"Check out this Worldwide Winners special which has all the best tracks played on Gilles' show in 2009. We have crammed in as much music as possible, 74 tunes in total...the most we have managed to get into two hours so far!" Says Gilles and Team.....

"Limited edition red vinyl one sided 7inch featuring a preview from the forthcoming Trusme album "In The Red". "Bail me Out" is a collaboration between Trus'me and Dam-Funk and is a low slung, soulful boogie interpretation of the 1981 disco epic "Wheel Me Out" by Was (Not Was). Trus'me's second album is released at the start of December and this is a preview of what's in store. "In The Red" perfectly follows his debut "Working Nights". On "In The Red" he ups the ante working with singers and musicians including Amp Fiddler, Paul Randolph, Fudge Fingas, Linkwood, Pirahnahead and Dam-Funk. Known as Los Angeles "Ambassador of Boggie Funk" Dam-Funk is currently making waves with his debut album "Toeachizown" imminent for release on Stones Throw. He has built a huge following through his Funkmosphere parties attracting boogie afficianados from from far and wide".

Cessa Liquidate / Movement / Recon (SBTRKT Mix) (12 INCH)

"New Label 'Missing Link Sounds' brings London based duo Cessa's 2 tracker to the playground which has been busted by Mary Ann Hobbs, Geiom, with a sick remix from SBTRKT."

"Super limited. RAMP Recordings drop an unfeasible limited 12” EP of exclusive beats and treats, that were given 100% free at the Lightbox on the 25th of November! The vinyl features tracks from every act playing on the night. We have secured the distribution of 100 white label copies that come with a Ramp Sticker."

SBTRKT. vs. Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place (12 INCH

"LTD TO ONE COPY PER ORDER! After more than a year since 1st aired this (MAASIV!) mix has reached almost mythical status and so rightly sees a vinyl press even though promo and therefore very LTD. Unless you've been under a rock ya'll know that 2010 is gonna be the year of the SBTRKT...."

Monday, 7 December 2009

Thought I'd post Part 1 of Benji B's 'End of Year' round up shows which aired this Sunday on BBC Radio 1. I always rate his end of year shows, they offer a comprehensive guide to whats been hitting hard this year....and lucky for us his shows are now 3 hours long...so thats 6 hours in total for this years round-up....NICE

"Whoooooooooo! Big show from Benji B this week! The show is called End of Year Special Part 1 where he gives us the best tunes of 2009 and many of them are among my favorites. Part 1 contains the up tempo tunes which means tons of lovely dubstep and the likes. Recommended download!"

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